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It was a great pleasure to read the Ashland Chronicle the day after Mother’s Day and enjoy a new photo-essay presentation by Peter Finkle from his website: http://walkashland.com. Peter presented a fascinating look at a remarkable Oregon suffragette who visited here in Ashland (531 Scenic Drive). Complete with photos and Abigail Scott Duniway’s own words, this Ashland walk spoke to …
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Live Music Dance Party Bellview Grange1050 Tolman Creek RdAshlandThree Bands $20 online or at the doorOrganized by Asa and Sharon MirandaSponsored by WebSpirit May 13 5:30 PM to 11:00 PMVolunteers Very Welcome (let us know)Potluck & BYOB Chair Massage available during the evening. $20/15 minutes of relieving Swedish Massage by Amelia Schaaf Sharon Miranda Asa Barksdale
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What the Director Forgot to Mention Analysis and Opinion by Dean Silver The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission held a study session on May 4. The most consequential discussion centered around the “Oak Knoll golf course drought impacts / budget discussion.” You can watch a recording of the session here https://youtu.be/YrOnwwAO1Vk . The conversation regarding the golf course runs from …
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Analysis and Opinion The overall budget issue in Ashland has many facets. A large one is insufficient funding in the Oregon PERS retirement accounts for the employees’ contribution share of those retirement accounts. Don’t get me wrong, Ashland staff are great and doing a great job. The issue is a budget structural mistake that needs fixing. Oregon PERS organization has …
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